# Azerbaijan Welcomes Vivant Fans

> Japanese fans visit Azerbaijan to see 'Vivant' filming locations.
- Title: Azerbaijan Welcomes Vivant Fans · The Japan Times | Shortify
- Summary: Japanese fans visit Azerbaijan to see 'Vivant' filming locations. Azerbaijan attracts Japanese tourists who travel to filming sites of the TV drama 'Vivant'…
- Keywords: azerbaijan, vivant, japanese tv, tourism, The Japan Times
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/11/08/tv-streaming/azerbaijan-vivant
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- Published: 2026-11-08T03:52:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: azerbaijan, vivant, japanese tv, tourism, news, politics, world
## Set-jetting trend
Japanese fans travel to Azerbaijan to see filming locations of the TV drama 'Vivant'.
## Azerbaijan's filming sites
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku, Azerbaijan, appeared as Jerusalem in the drama.
## Mayumi Kishi's visit
Mayumi Kishi, 47, from Tokyo, visited the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku.

> This is it. The character came out from this spot.
## Bukinist bookstore
Bukinist bookstore in Baku appeared as a base for Japan's secret intelligence unit in the drama.
## Travel agency response
Hankyu Travel International launched set-jetting tours with Tokyo Broadcasting System Television.

> Sales have been strong, thanks to the impact of the TV drama
## Azerbaijan's director-general
Rashad Azizov, director-general of Azerbaijan's Cinema Agency, called the drama a 'bridge' between nations.

> The Japanese drama is making 'history' by providing an 'opening moment' to create a 'bridge' between the two nations
## Key takeaway

Azerbaijan attracts Japanese tourists who travel to filming sites of the TV drama 'Vivant' to experience the show's locations.